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Core BlimeyTM apple trees

Malus domestica
Core Blimey is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3
Core Blimey is a red Cox-style eating apple, suitable for most areas of the UK.

Core Blimey apple trees for sale

Pot-grown

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • PG12-year bush-trained 12L pot-grown tree M26 rootstock £56.25
    Medium tree (2m-3m after 10 years)
  • PG22-year bush-trained 12L pot-grown tree MM106 rootstock £56.25
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root tree M26 rootstock £35.95
    Medium tree (2m-3m after 10 years)
  • BR21-year bare-root tree MM106 rootstock £35.95
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 11th December onwards where these items are showing as in stock.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95. It is calculated when you add trees to your basket, based on your postcode.

Core BlimeyTM is a Cox-style apple. The red apples are crisp, juicy, and will keep in a fridge for several months.

How to grow

Core BlimeyTM is a vigorous disease-resistant tree, and suitable for most areas of the UK.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

Core BlimeyTM was developed by the Frank P Matthews nursery in conjunction with the Urban Orchard Project. It's London cockney name reflects its origins as an apple for the urban environment.

Core Blimey characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
  • WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators

Using

  • Picking monthSeptember
  • Picking seasonLate
  • CroppingGood
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
  • Food usesEating fresh
  • Flavour style (apples)Aromatic

Problems

  • Disease resistanceGood

Identification

  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin2000
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourRed / Green
  • Fruit sizeAverage